“Allen skillfully weaves the various threads, as vignettes narrated by ghosts of former building residents provide further context as the plot unfurls…This will move readers.” -Publishers Weekly Her fans will be lining up for this.” -Library Journal “Languid and peaceful, gentle and comforting, Allen’s newest showcases her talent for tender stories of near magic. 'A lyrical mystery that embraces letting go and living freely.' -Kirkus Readers who enjoy a Southern story, a touch of the unexplained, and works by Fannie Flagg and Karen White will all be delighted by this novel.' -Booklist (starred review) 'The biggest challenge for the reader is to try to not turn the pages so quickly in order to extend the fun.

Allen immerses readers in this island world, as well as in the processes of self-discovery, the experiences of being haunted and the gift of surrendering to what we can and cannot control.” -Book Page “If you’re looking for a bit of mystery, whimsical characters and a keen sense of place, Other Birds offers all these delights and more. “Whimsical, wise, and delightfully mysterious.” -Real Simple Sarah Addison Allen shows us that between the real and the imaginary, there are stories that take flight in the most extraordinary ways. To find their way they have to learn how to trust each other, confront their deepest fears, and let go of what haunts them.ĭelightful and atmospheric, Other Birds is filled with magical realism and moments of pure love that won’t let you go. She soon discovers that many unfinished stories permeate the place, and the people around her are in as much need of healing from wrongs of the past as she is. When one of her new neighbors dies under odd circumstances the night Zoey arrives, she is thrust into the mystery of The Dellawisp, which involves missing pages from a legendary writer whose work might be hidden there. When Zoey Hennessey comes to claim her deceased mother’s apartment at The Dellawisp, she meets her quirky, enigmatic neighbors including a girl on the run, a grieving chef whose comfort food does not comfort him, two estranged middle-aged sisters, and three ghosts. It’s called The Dellawisp and it is named after the tiny turquoise birds who, alongside its human tenants, inhabit an air of magical secrecy. From the acclaimed author of Garden Spells comes an enchanting tale of lost souls, lonely strangers, secrets that shape us, and how the right flock can guide you home.ĭown a narrow alley in the small coastal town of Mallow Island, South Carolina, lies a stunning cobblestone building comprised of five apartments.

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